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Behn Gillece: Pivot Point
by David A. Orthmann
Anyone who has listened to at least some of the Posi-Tone releases from the past several years will recognize the personnel on Pivot Point: vibraphonist Behn Gillece 's eighth date as a leader. Tenor/soprano saxophonist Willie Morris,, pianist Jon Davis, bassist Boris Kozlov and drummers Rudy Royston and Jason Tiemann have made substantial contributions to many of the label's projects situated in various points in the jazz mainstream. To put it bluntly, these guys are incapable of phoning it in. ...
Continue ReadingFred Hersch: The Surrounding Green
by Jack Kenny
Fred Hersch's The Surrounding Green , his third release for ECM Records, is a testament to the art of the piano trio, combining lyrical introspection with sophisticated interplay. Recorded in May 2024 at Lugano's Auditorio Stelio Molo under Manfred Eicher's meticulous production, the album features Hersch on piano, Drew Gress on double bass and Joey Baron on drums. Their decades-honed chemistry gives the album musical maturity, creating a sound that is both intimate and expansive. The album's seven ...
Continue ReadingMarie Mørck: My One and Only Love
by Katchie Cartwright
Copenhagen's Marie Mørck releases her third album, My One and Only Love, as a 20-something up-and-comer on the Danish vocal jazz scene. Her well-received earlier projects contained originals and standards, but My One and Only Love stays within the American Songbook. How would Mørck have us perceive her program in 2025? For Danish television viewers, “Look for the Silver Lining," “Like Someone in Love," “I'm in the Mood for Love" and “Are You Havin' Any Fun" ...
Continue ReadingBassist Barend Tromp, Stephan Thelen, Cornelius Claudio, Usein Bekirov, Japanese bands Jizue and Dezolve
by Len Davis
We're featuring new music from Swiss Guitarist Stephan Thelen, bringing his signature minimalistic grooves, and Netherlands bassist Barend Tromp, known for his mastery of odd time signatures, in collaboration with Trey Gunn. Also joining the lineup are Ukranian pianist Usein Bekirov and German pianist Cornelius Claudio Kreusch, paired with top-tier bassist James Genus. From Japan we have exciting releases from jazz-fusion bands Jizue and Dezolve, along with funky, energetic keys from Russian keyboard player Valeriy Stepanov. This weeks feature: Japanese ...
Continue ReadingAdrien Brandeis, Briotrio, The Action 4S & More
by Marek J. Śmietański
Our 111th episode showcases fresh releases from European artists, with a vibrant mix of tracks spotlighting Scandinavian jazz and a bold French presence. We also feature standout albums from Poland, including a notable archival gem, and Hungary, with a captivating new project. Podcast in Polish (Bemowo FM radio broadcast). Dive in and enjoy! Playlist Intro: Hank Levy “Whiplash" from Whiplash: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Varèse Sarabande) Host talks Tamara Mozes & Zsolt Kaltenecker “80s" from Sub Rosa (BMC ...
Continue ReadingIsaiah Collier & The Chosen Few at The Freight
by Ronald Davis
A collection of photos from the Isaiah Collier concert at The Freight in Berkeley on June 20, 2025 featuring Isaiah Collier, Brandon Coleman, William Parker and Tim Regis. ...
Continue ReadingInterpreting The Lennon/Mccartney Songbook: Part 1, Early Songs
by Larry Slater
Since its earliest days, Jazz musicians have used popular songs as springboards for creative interpretation, reimagining these tunes through the art of improvisation.. The great American songbooks of Irving Berlin, Cole Porter, and George Gershwin, have long been a staple of the jazz repertoire. Do John Lennon and Paul McCartney belong in this exalted company? I think they do, and there has been a renewed interest among jazz musicians, with recent Beatles cover albums by Americans and Europeans alike.
Continue ReadingChapter Nine: Big Deal
by Alan Bryson
Chapters 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 Relying on Dirk Bakker's wise counsel was rapidly proving to be one of the most providential decisions of Django's young, dislocated life. While Django was still navigating the dizzying aftermath of their second Ronnie Scott's triumph, Dirk took a quiet moment with ...
Continue ReadingSipping and Swinging into Summer
by Kristen Lee Sergeant
Dear All About Jazzers, Welcome back to your quarterly wine and song pairing, Jazz & Juice, which I hope inspires you to taste and listen with more delight. This trio of wine and song is poised to bring you into the festival season --let me know if any of these bottles find their way into your picnic baskets! If you'd like to get the pairing sent to your inbox every-other-Friday, I invite you to join a ...
Continue ReadingMarcello Carelli: First Impressions
by Jack Bowers
There is no sophomore slump on First Impressions, which is the second recording by the splendid young drummer Marcello Carelli's quartet/trio. It is one on which he not only anchors the rhythm section but also wrote nine of the studio date's ten bright and engaging tunes. If a musician can be appraised by the company he keeps, Carelli's status there is sky-high, as the quartet consists of award-winning tenor saxophonist Bob Mintzer and pianist Russell Ferrante (who ...
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